The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0492-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls Lithium Carbonate Capsules Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 298 bottles of Lithium Carbonate 150mg capsules due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries were reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 298 bottles of Lithium Carbonate 150mg capsules (NDC 54252625, Lot AB1024A). The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations involving intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The source text does not specify the exact dates of distribution or the specific retail locations where the product was sold.

Consumers who have this product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on whether to discontinue use or obtain a replacement. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
LITHIUM CARB 150MG 100; NDC/UPC 54252625; RX; CAPSULES
Affected units
298

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • AB1024A

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 198 products in this recall →